Sambalpur: Noted singer and Padma Shri awardee Jitendra Haripal was admitted to a private hospital in Sambalpur district after he had health complications. He underwent surgeries today.

“Haripal was brought to the hospital yesterday as he complained of abdominal pain and urinary infection issues. Later, he was diagnosed with hernia ailments. The patient was shifted to operation theatre (OT) at around 9.30 AM today. Hernioplasty and transurethral resection of the prostate (TURP) were performed on him. His health condition is stable now,” Dr Dilip Nanda said.

Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik and Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan wished Haripal’s early recovery.

Taking to his personal ‘X’ handle, the Chief Minister expressed, “I am concerned to know that popular singer and Padma Shri awardee Jitendra Haripal is undergoing treatment in hospital due to illness. Wish him good health and early recovery.”

Similarly, the Union Minister tweeted, “I came to know that Padma Shri awardee and singer of famous ‘Rangabati’ song esteemed Jitendra Haripal has fallen ill and is undergoing treatment in a health facility. Praying before Maa Samalei for his good health and speedy recovery.”